Does "how" answer "why" ?

Answer 1

"How" never answers "why." "How" simply delineates the mechanics of the deed; leaving the reasons it was carried out still a mystery.

Answer 2

It depends on what the question is about. For example "why does rain fall?" is the same question as "how does rain fall?" on the other hand "How did you get that car?" and "Why did you get that car are different questions.

The difference lies in that "how" describes the mechanics of an action or event, and "why" describes the motive or reason for an action or event. In some cases these might be the same thing, such as the rain example.

Answer 3

For every work project I had around the house, I’d buy a tool for it if not already owned or sometimes advice from a friend. After a bit, I had every tool for just about any task you could think of knowing “how” to do it, but not always knowing the ‘why” of it. Sometimes, the ‘why” requires you to play Detective, so it's not a guarantee.

Bob

Answer 4

Generally, "how" is description and "why" is explanation. I can tell you why I think about girls all the time, but if I tell you how, my response will get flagged as inappropriate.

Answer 5

Sometimes

Answer 6

Not necessarily .You might know how a crime was comitted - but it wouldn't tell you why .

Answer 7

Never.

Answer 8

why tells you the reason

Answer 9

no.. that is why they are two different question words..

Answer 10

could be